Mississippi § 83-5-85 - General penalty.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-5-85 — General penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83-5-85. General penalty.
For violation of any provisions of the insurance laws of Mississippi, the penalty whereof is not specially provided, the offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). For expenses in seeking out, detecting, and punishing violations of such laws, the commissioner may assess an additional penalty to be paid by the offender as restitution in an amount to cover such expenses as may be approved by the court. The penalties authorized by this section are cumulative and supplemental to any other penalty, fine or other sanction, and shall not be a bar to any other civil cause of action or criminal prosecution.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 83-5-85
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 83-5-85 cover?
Section 83-5-85 ("General penalty.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 83-5-85?
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Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 83-5-85 apply to my situation?
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